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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.92, 441.79 and 302.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.92, 441.79 and 302.66 is: 417.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.92 : 441.79 = 302.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.92/441.79 = 302.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.92x = 441.79 × 302.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.92x = 133,709.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,709.59/319.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.95

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